In 'Automate This,' Christopher Steiner delves into the evolution of algorithms from simple, rule-based systems to sophisticated entities that mimic human intelligence. The book highlights how these digital minds are transforming industries such as finance, healthcare, music, and more. Steiner discusses notable events like the 2010 'Flash Crash' on Wall Street and the use of algorithms in music composition and customer service. He also explores the societal impact of automation, including its effects on employment and the need for improved education in mathematics and science.
In this book, Kai-Fu Lee argues that China is poised to become the next tech-innovation superpower due to its unique advantages in AI development, such as abundant data, fewer data protection regulations, and aggressive tech startup culture. Lee discusses the potential economic upheaval caused by AI, the impact on employment, and proposes a social contract to forge a new synergy between AI and human society. The book emphasizes the need for both the US and China to accept and embrace the responsibilities that come with significant technological power.
DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley, shaking up conversations about tech companies futures, and what’s next for policies and infrastructure. Join Mike and Paul as they unpack the far-reaching implications of DeepSeek, the growing AI rivalry between the US and China, bold claims from Anthropic's CEO about AI capabilities, the potential for AI to extend human life, and much more in our rapid-fire section.
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Timestamps:
00:05:08 — Intro
00:05:08 — DeepSeek
00:18:47 — The AI War Between the US and China
00:25:13 — Amodei Comments on AI Surpassing Human Intelligence
00:32:24 — Humanity’s Last Exam
00:37:56 — OpenAI Targets AGI with System That Thinks Like a Pro Engineer
00:42:17 — Zuckerberg Says Meta Will Have 1.3M GPUs by Year’s End
00:44:54 — Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking
00:48:01 — Imagen 3 Hits #1 Image Generation Model on Leaderboard
00:50:57 — Altman Backed Retro Biosciences Raises $1B to Extend Human Life
00:55:47 — AI for Public Speaking Prep
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